Audio Systems: Sony SA-WMS230 subwoofer with no sound output, portable cd player, sony str dg800


Question
I have an older active subwoofer Sony SA-WMS230 that gets power but no bass or sound output.  Everything plugged in and speakers levels set proper on Sony STR-DG800.  I even took apart and fuse is not blown.  Any ideas?

Answer
There are several possibilities. The first to suspect - and I hope not - the voice coil of the driver has gone open.

The second to suspect is the amplifier output has give up the ghost.

Try a different input; drive it from an mp3 or portable cd player or the like to see if the cable from the receiver or its output is bad.

Then let me know if you need more help sluething it down.
C